Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Where Bloggers Create 2011

Click here to visit the permanent links to all the participants for the 2011 Party!!!

Yes, my friends... It's party time !!! Another year has come and gone and once again it is time to get those creative spaces ready for guests!! Last year over 300 crazy talented women (thats crazy talented, NOT crazy and talented... I'm the only crazy one around here! LOL!! ) signed up to participate. So be assured that the inspiration will be bountiful!!

As previously, the gals over at Where Women Create will be looking for future magazine stars, and all the rest of us will be satisfying our voyeuristic tendencies.

So, once again this is how it will work. If you want to participate leave me a comment on this post.If you have more than one blog, please specify which one you want me to link to. I will add your name to the list of participants on my sidebar. On the night before the party(July 14th), post your photos and stories about yourselves and your art. (This assures that the early risers or those bloggers in other parts of the world can see your post on time.) We all love lots of pictures so don’t be shy!!!! On the day of the party we will all meet here and you can spend the next few weeks blog hopping to visit everyone’s blogs and get a peak inside all the very wonderful and creative studios!!Don't forget, it doesn’t matter if your space is big or small, it’s yours and that makes it special!!!

If you want to visit last years attendees, click here for the entire list. It will be available until this years party starts, and I begin linking the new posts.

I have quite a lot on my plate this year, so I will not be sending out confirmation emails. Please give me a few days to get your link placed on my blog. Then check back and make sure it's there. If it's missing please send me an email to let me know. Last year I had several folks who didn't leave me a way to get a hold of them, so please make sure your contact info is available.

Oh! And please take the party invitation located on the right sidebar and place it on your blog to help spread the word. If you want to do a post about it... that's wonderful!!!

oooohhhhhh, I am so excited. I can't wait to attend. My studio/sewing room has had such major changes over the last year! And even more coming over the next month as I tidy it in preparation for the big day.

I was putting things back in order in my Studio this week after doing a couple of Shows and thought, "Hmmmm, its about THAT time of year again!" When I read your post today, I thought--

"Company's Coming, Company's Coming-Clean up your Act!"

You DO inspire me to get things whipped into better shape each year....I look forward to taking part (Last Year Debra was my Cheerleader when I thought I couldn't do it) Year 3,,,and your event, the spaces, the participants just keep getting better~!!

Hiya Karen, I'd be delighted if you'd include our Haunted Hannibal blog...the new History Museum is my "creative space" -- weird, I know! I'll have to take lots of photos to help explain how my really crazy brain can meld a multitude of projects together at one time...

Hi Karen, I LOVE your blog party. Every year I drool over all the wonderful studios. Please include me this year. Last year I was too late so now I have been stalking your blog LOL, waiting for you to annouce it. I will be cleaning and getting photos ready.

Oh I can't wait, I am in the process of organising and changing my little studio around! Just in time. I had so much fun last year looking at everyone's space.Have a beautiful day LisaMy blog is www.inncountry.blogspot.com

Hi Sweet girl, count me in since I have now taken over half the living room too. I'm sure you know how to get hold of me and I would like to have mine posted on my Heartful Creations blog, it is linked to Lulu's Lovlies, duh like you don't know after all you are my fab blog designer! I'll go spread the word! Hugs Marilou http://luluslovliesheartfulcreations.blogspot.com/

I've been sooooo waiting for this. But I'm sooooo NOT READY! Started building my studio several months ago and then hubby broke his ankle so my studio is still just a floor with no walls! Ahhhh! In my head it was all going to be built and ready for this blog party, all decorated and documented. I'm going to have to get in gear!

Thanks for hosting Karen, this was one of my favorite trips around the world last year.I am re doing my new space....should be done by July, fingers crossed..and it will be tidy because I have to move everything!!. Put me on your magical list.http://fairyrocks.blogspot.com/

Hi Karen, I would love to participate. We have a new workspace in the back of our shop that gets used every single day. It is really cute but this will inspire me to make it even better....which will make me happy!Thanks for hosting this again!Kimtrulytattered.blogspot.com

This is so exciting and a most needed a kick in the pants for me (so I finally get going on a project I said I would do last year)... I will be away this year, but I will post my pictures before I leave (cant leave this to my husband to do, who knows what space he would show case : ) The best thhing of taking part last year, was to view all the other wonderful spaces and get inspiration and see what they create in thier spaces.

Hi Karen! I am excited to do it this year! Two years ago was the space in Grand Rapids! Now I am creating the new Blogging and Art creation-station in Portland. All my art supplies are being shipped as I write! The work begins! Thanks or providing a space for this FUN event!

Hello Karen;Yes Please! Sign me Up!I would Love to Participate this Year. I have Missed your Previous Parties and I am very Excited about joining in the Fun!Thank you very Much for the Invitation and for being our Gracious Hostess!Jill McCallhttp://feathersandflight.blogspot.com/

What a delight to find you. Oh please sign me up and your button is on my sidebar now! Time to get planning, cleaning, cleaning, and did I mention cleaning? Oh I am dreaming...I meant working, working, working! *smiles* Am so looking forward to seeing where people create!! Love this!!! Norma

Karen, So happy that you are doing this again as I cannot even imagine how much time goes into hosting this event! But I do know that it is a dearly loved event by so many! Add me to the party please! Xo, Sue

hey karen, i missed out on this last year and have been slowly transforming my "creative haven" ever since. Don't know if it'll be really "up to par" but i'd like to join in on the fun. it will be something uplifting to look forward to. merci for hosting this wonderful event.

Oh my goodness!!! I f nothing crazy happens this year I will be able to attend the party, after all, I need to show off my gorgeous blog design by Valentine Designs! I am in at the moment. Hope to see you there!

I would love to join in. My husband built me an inspirational studio on our farm which I adore. Being new to blogging this gives me the opportunity to jump in and get to know the blogging community and for you to get to know me. See you at the party!

Hi Karen, Count me in! I would love to participate again. I don't know what happened, but my link on your blog from last year disappeared. It used to there and poof! It's gone! I'll be here on July 15th, and thanks for hosting!Marcia@vintagefrenchhen.blogspot.com

I almost didn't sign up because this year I didn't participate because my space is so limited.....but, then I thought women creators might appreciate what I did to answer the question of creating on the go or in a small space. My blog is: http://greetingsfromgeralyn.blogspot.comThanks for hosting this fun party each year!!!!

Hi Karen,Yah to another great year of creating. I would love to participate again this year. Always so much fun and inspiring to view the many wonderful studios.My blog link for the party will be~www.larearose.blogspot.com

Thank you for all your dedicated work to make this event happen.Have a wonderful and creative weekend.Hugs, Celestina MarieCelestina Marie Designs

I missed last year, so I'd love to join in this year... please include me. I have a tiny but productive space and occasionally spread to the dining room table, much to my husbands pleas of please clean this up!!!!!! hahI cant wait to peek into other bloggers workspaces

I found your party from last year and visited every one on the list. It took 4 months to go all the way thru the list. So much inspiration for creating a good work area and such original ideas for storage. I love seeing how others work. I would love to join the party this year.

Hi Karen, WBC is the absolute highlight of my summer. I still peruse last years WBC. (note to self-bookmark favs) I cannot wait for this years Where Bloggers Create. Just reading the comments of the ladies who are joining so far has me super excited. Hopefully I will be able to join this fabulous crew Year 4. But for this year, I am a happy voyeur. Many thanks to all the ladies participating by sharing your creativity with the world! Stay blessed.

I have a suggestion for this years links, if I may. Could you set them up so that they will open in a new window when clicked on. There should be a setting on blogger where you can do that when you add links. It would be so much easier to visit everyone if we didn't constantly have to hit back to get to the lists. So love your event! Thanks so much for all your hard work in putting it together and for bringing us all together as well. Hugs!

Yay...just what I've been waiting for, Karen! I will definitely take part and will post photos on my Imagination Lane blog.Thank you for hosting again...I had a blast last year. Off now to grab your button for my page...:)

Would love to be involved again! This time please link up to my jewelry blog (since the studio is where the jewelry is made). My jewelry blog is: http://rochelle-whateverlolawantslolagets.blogspot.com/Thank you!Rochelle

Hey Sweetie Pie...I just posted about our night in Fort Worth & longed to be back there with my friends!!!This will be my 1st time to play with you & your friends, but it sounds like so much fun, I just HAVE too!! :)))I'm looking forward to seeing all the amazing spaces everyone has...mine will be humble, like my bed! lol But it will still be fun.My link is:

http://vintagesusieandwings.blogspot.com

Thanks Karen & I look foward to the PARTY!!!Hugs & some Bluebonnets,Susie

I just found your blog, and it is super lovely! So much vintage eye candy! :D I only have a little corner of our apartment where I work, but I tried to make it as inspirational as possible :) and so I would like to join in the fun! :D

I have whiled-away MANY hours in past years at your event, now I want to join in! Hope I get some visitors, even though I'll be way down on the list! Better get bussssssssy........http://www.themagrag.com

Hi Karen..Wishing you a beautiful day, thanks for hosting this fabulous event yet again! Last year was really amazing meeting so many talented souls!Shine on and thanks for the magic you bring to so many!

I will try this again with the correct link this time...OMG...anyway, I'm looking forward to participating this year...hopefully my studio will be more organized than last year! My blog is Just Be Yourself at http://www.anitavanhal.com.Thanks for doing this, it was so much fun last year and I discovered tons of great blogs! Hugs!

WOW, a whole year has passed and here we are once again at the 3rd annual "Where Bloggers Create"! I am so excited and honored to once again be a participant in this grand party!! Thank you and I'm looking very forward to your visit once again this year!! WELCOME!!

OK Girlfriend. I'm in again for the third year in a row. :) I've changed things up just enough that MAYBE someone will be inspired.

http://rebecca-gatheryeroses.blogspot.com/

This is always an exciting time. What fun. What FUN I SAY!

You bless us Miss Karen. You do!

xoRebecca PS: Remember the actress Karen Valentine? I'm sure you do. When I was little (around the time she was acting in Room 222) people would tell me I looked like her. It always made me feel so special. So...when I see your name I remember those days and I smile. :) Silly I know...but true! xoR

Hi Karen,I've been wondering who hosts this wonderful party. Now I've found you! I'd love to participate. Thanks for all that you do to make this happen. I am excited to be a part this year. Got to get my space all spiffed up :)http://bucketsofburlap.blogspot.comBlessingsBecky C

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